Overview

Job Location:
College Station, TX

Job Title

Financial Accountant

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Operations Finance

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who we are

As a part of the Division of Finance, Finance for Operations is an employee-centric organization that provides accounting services in partnership with our stakeholders. By promoting high standards of efficiency, integrity, innovation, and customer satisfaction, we ensure financial compliance and accountability to Texas A&M University and its constituents. Finance for Operations provides quality services that enable the institution to track and monitor fiscal operations. Our goal is to assist in developing and maintaining quality accounting records and processes. In conjunction with various TAMU departments and external customers, we strive to provide superior customer service.  

What we want

** Finance for Operations is looking to fill 3 positions. Compensation and classification are based on the analyses of the below qualifications during the recruitment process.

Financial Accountant I (2 Positions), under direction, performs entry-level professional accounting.

Financial Accountant II, under direction, performs complex professional accounting.

What you need to know

Salary:  Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly encouraged. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Required Education & Experience:

Financial Accountant I

  • ​​Bachelor's degree in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Financial Accountant II

  • Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Two years accounting experience in a business office.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs.

  • Oral and written communication skill

  • Customer service skills

  • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree

  • Accounting experience in a business office

Essential Duties/Tasks

-Accounts Payable 

  • Consults with various customers on their Accounts Payables.

  • Records, examines and analyzes accounts payable financial records, documents, or reports.

  • Prepares requisitions, purchase orders and voucher expenses in AggieBuy.

  • Audit accounts payable documents for accuracy.

  • Provides assistance to departments with their accounts payable and work with vendors regarding past due invoices or statement issues.

  • Follows and assures compliance with standards, policies and procedures regarding accounts payable.

-Accounts Receivable 

  • Consult with various customers on their Accounts Receivables.

  • Records, examines and analyzes accounts receivables, financial records, documents or reports.

  • Prepare receivable invoices for distribution, process inter-departmental transfers (internal customers) and accounts receivable billing (outside customers) in iPayments, follow-up on collections efforts and deposits when needed.

  • Audit accounts receivable documents for accuracy.

  • Handle customers inquiries and billing correction requests.

  • Assures compliance with standards, policies, and procedures regarding accounts receivables.

-Travel and Purchase Card Liquidations

  • Audit travel and purchase card expenses in order to liquidate advances and proofing receipts for backup.

  • Able to assemble the travel report when needed.

  • Classifies, codes, posts and balance travel reimbursements and purchase card reallocations in Concur.

-Accounts Reconciliations

  • Reconciles accounts and assists with the monthly management reports prepared for the customers.

  • Post financial transactions in a secondary bookkeeping system.

  • Audit accounting and financial documents for accuracy and completeness.

  • Research discrepancies and report findings.

  • Assure compliance with all standards, policies and procedures.

Payroll / HR Processes (Financial Accountant II)

  • Provides Payroll/HR services for customers, which includes the verification and submission of monthly and bi-weekly time in Workday, maintaining Workday records, serving as a Workday administrator, processing new employee and termination paperwork, acting as an alternate signer for payroll reports, and acting as the customer’s HR Liaison.

  • Provides technical assistance regarding accounting procedures.

  • Assures compliance with standards, policies and procedures.

  • Answers general accounting questions.

  • Assigns object codes.

Why Texas A&M University? 

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

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All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.